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  1. Introduction of a rainforest vivarium called Pandora, designed to study a wild ecosystem.
  2. Introduction of carnivorous pitcher plants to control an invasive black crazy ant supercolony causing problems in Pandora.
  3. Discovery that the pitcher plants are attracting and successfully catching ants with nectar.
  4. Observation of black crazy ants invading the territory of a previously introduced giant trap-jaw ant queen.
  5. Ants release an alarm pheromone to call for reinforcements against a jumping spider, ending with the spider escaping.
  6. Narrator observes ants attracted to pitcher plants, some managing to escape after falling in.
  7. Speculation that nectar may have intoxicating effects on ants, with plans to check the effectiveness of the pitcher plants later.
  8. Growth and development of baby guppies in the pond, with a suggestion to add predators if the population becomes too large.
  9. Observation of various insects and animals at night, including a praying mantis and tree frogs.
  10. Introduction of carpenter ants to make the rainforest more hostile for the Dark Horde, ending with a call for viewers to support the channel.
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[โ€“] Mickeypeach 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

One of the most interesting channels on YouTube.

[โ€“] jimmydoreisalefty -3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

edit: added Homemade Ecosystems

True, I always come back to check it out!

I also heard about Dr. Plants, check it out!:

Great production and projects!

https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrPlants

Another is:

Homemade Ecosystems

https://www.youtube.com/@HomemadeEcosystems/videos